Disinformation is tormenting the whole world. Tonislav Hristov’s film explores the collision of traditional media and fake news in Bulgaria. An eerily familiar scenario could very well be seen anywhere.
Genka Shikerova is an investigative journalist who investigates different wrongdoings as part of their job. The job comes with its own dangers, and they should have enough determination to break glass ceilings as well. Ivan Gerasimov, on the other hand, produces disinformation about chemical trails combined with stale homophobia. They also conducts peculiar research to support his “theories”.
Genka develops an interest in the functioning of the field of disinformation. Where does fake news come from, who distributes it and why? Disinformation seems to spread like wildfire. Sharing it has become a way to make money and there is a distinct psychology behind the deranged stories. The distribution of fake news intensifies when the elections come closer and ties between the pro-Kremlin party and Ivan’s disinformation do not seem like a coincidence.
After the screening, there will be a discussion with film expert Mikhail Komashko.
